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    • October 12, 2022
    chinook salmon after being caught

    The California Salmon Council (CSC) has announced the availability of funding for California-licensed seafood processors, dealers and processing facilities to help defray the costs associated with responding to the impacts of COVID-19 on their businesses.

    Categories: Fisheries, Fishing, Salmon
    • September 30, 2022
    landscape image of imperial wildlife area

    The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) will hold an online outreach meeting on Thursday, Oct. 6 to take comments and recommendations regarding hunting programs in Southern California wildlife areas

    Categories: Lands
    • September 30, 2022
    snowgeese and ducks in natural environment

    Waterfowl hunting season is set to open in some parts of the state on Saturday, October 1.

    Categories: Waterfowl, Wildlife Health
    • September 23, 2022
    water hyacinth in natural environment

    The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has temporarily restricted boat use at the Mendota Wildlife Area in Fresno County.

    Categories: General, Invasive Species
    • September 2, 2022
    several canada geese in habitat

    As the Eurasian strain of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 continues to impact wild and domestic birds across the state, California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) wildlife disease specialists are reminding the public of steps they can take to help reduce the spread of infection.

    Categories: General, Public Safety, Wildlife, Wildlife Health